[HTML][HTML] Transition from APAP to CPAP may be a cost-effective health intervention in OSA patients

A Alves, AR Gigante, D Machado, I Sanches… - Jornal Brasileiro de …, 2021 - SciELO Brasil
Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder associated with a significant
economic burden. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and auto-titrating positive …

Compliance to continuous positive airway pressure therapy in a group of Portuguese patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

C Alves, JMPC Caminha, AM da Silva… - Sleep and Breathing, 2012 - Springer
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is an emerging public
health concern. Although different treatments for OSAHS had been proposed, continuous …

[HTML][HTML] Less may be more: CPAP vs. APAP in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

C Perin, PR Genta - Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia, 2021 - SciELO Brasil
The most common first-line therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the use of positive
airway pressure (PAP) devices during sleep. PAP directly relieves upper airway obstruction …

Acceptance of and six‐month adherence to continuous positive airway pressure in patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea

K Luo, L Zhang, X Zhang, T Han, Y Li… - The clinical respiratory …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most effective treatment for
moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Acceptance of and adherence to CPAP …

Factors associated with treatment outcomes after use of auto-titrating CPAP therapy in adults with obstructive sleep apnea

OS Fashanu, SF Quan - Sleep and Breathing, 2023 - Springer
Objectives To determine factors that are associated with OSA therapy outcomes with auto-
titrating positive airway pressure (APAP). Methods We sequentially grouped patients from a …

Partial failure of CPAP treatment for sleep apnoea: analysis of the French national sleep database

S Bailly, N Daabek, I Jullian‐Desayes… - …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background and objective Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first‐line
therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Residual apnoea and/or hypopnoea events …

Effects of continuous positive airway pressure on apnea–hypopnea index in obstructive sleep apnea based on long-term compliance

BA Stuck, S Leitzbach, JT Maurer - Sleep and Breathing, 2012 - Springer
Purpose Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard in the
treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), its effectiveness depends on the regular use. In …

Cost-effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure treatment in moderate-severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

R Català, R Villoro, M Merino, S Sangenís… - Archivos de …, 2016 - Elsevier
Introduction The socioeconomic impact of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome
(OSAHS) is considerable. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of …

Influence of age on adherence to auto-CPAP: experience from a sleep center in Portugal

AS Barroso, MC Carrondo… - Advances in Respiratory …, 2022 - journals.viamedica.pl
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by obstructive
apneas, hypopneas, and/or arousals related to respiratory effort caused by repetitive …

Clinical side effects of continuous positive airway pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea

M Ghadiri, RR Grunstein - Respirology, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
ABSTRACT CPAP is considered the gold standard treatment in OSA and is highly
efficacious in controlling OSA symptoms. However, treatment effectiveness is limited …